‘Govt. is keen on clearing ₹1,183.11-cr. project’
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sought approval for Phase III of white-topping project, for which tenders were finalised in 2019. Despite opposition from certain quarters within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the State government is said to be keen on clearing the project, sources said.
As per the tenders now finalised, under Phase III, 89 roads with a total length of 121.72 km will be white-topped at a cost of ₹9.72 crore/km. This works out to approximately ₹1,183.11 crore. The roads identified for white-topping are in 18 Assembly constituencies. “We have submitted a proposal seeking approval and release of funds for Phase III of the project. We are awaiting approval and directions from the State government,” said Lokesh, Chief Engineer, Projects, BBMP.
While in the Opposition, the BJP had opposed the project alleging widespread corruption and instituted an inquiry once it came to…